Property Survey Cost
A typical land survey runs about $400–$1,000, but the type of survey and the size of the property can move that a lot. These are published ranges, not quotes.
Cost by survey type
| Survey | Published range |
|---|---|
| Boundary survey | $200–$2,000 |
| Mortgage survey | $450–$600 |
| Topographic survey | $500–$1,200 |
| Elevation survey / certificate | $600–$2,000 |
| ALTA survey | $2,000–$3,000 |
| Subdivision survey | $300–$400/lot |
What each survey is for: types of land surveys.
What drives the price
- Property size and the number of corners
- Terrain, trees and water
- The state of the records, and whether corner markers are missing
- Local rates and travel distance
- How fast you need it